These are a few more photos of the little owlet testing his wings. These are from the same day I photographed the post on Saturday. It was before sun-up and the lighting was terrible so I had to use a high ISO and still brighten it in Lightroom and NIK. So the photos are quite grainy. …
Owlet
I learned from Wild Birds and Things that there was a nesting Great Horned Owl in a local park here. I went down there EARLY this morning to see if I could spot them. I was the only one there when I arrived. The area is fenced off so people don't get too close and …
She’s Back
Our little red-spotted squirrel is back and has brought a companion with her. I just saw the companion briefly yesterday, but this one has been stocking up on bird seed. Maralee
Great Blue Heron
While in Portland this weekend, we stayed near the Columbia River. I took several walks along the river and spotted these Great Blue Herons. I understand they are fairly common in this area, but I hadn't seen once since growing up in Minnesota a number of decades ago. So I was thrilled to be able to photograph …
White-crowned Sparrow
I believe this is a mountain chickadee white-crowned sparrow. If I'm incorrect, I hope someone will correct me. I think these little birds have such amazing personalities. You can almost see what's going on in their little birds brains. And after watching a NOVA segment about birds, I will consider it a compliment if someone …
Through My Lens 